Welcome to the match between Porirua city and Takapuna county

4'

Christopher Van sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

6'

Forest Brighton elected to send the corner to the edge of the area.

Triston Hawkins got ahead of Deforrest Freecream to win the ball, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Chad Godfrey turned the ball behind.

9'

Guy Counter swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

10'

Simon Sappington dribbled past Guy Counter.

Simon Sappington directed the ball nicely to Forest Brighton, Deacon Murray tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Forest Brighton blasted the ball towards the top corner but Richard Royston cleared the ball.

12'

Sam Clarke tried to dribble past Hector Freeman but Hector Freeman denied.

13'

William Newell made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Gasby Breddy.

14'

Deacon Murray made a pass to Guy Counter, Guy Counter trapped the ball nicely before Simon Sappington could cut it out.

Woodrow Merricks received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Guy Counter, Woodrow Merricks picked up on the ball before Forest Brighton could cut it out.

Woodrow Merricks found a gap and drove the ball at goal. Diggory Halker failed to block the shot.

Woodrow Merricks sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... It was a terrible miss.

16'

Robin Rowbottom turned on the ball to leave Woodrow Merricks standing.

Robin Rowbottom tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Guy Counter coolly intercepted the pass.

17'

Hector Freeman tried to skip past Woodrow Merricks but Woodrow Merricks didn't allow.

18'

Hector Freeman knocked a lovely long ball,Woodrow Merricks failed to reach the ball.

Robin Rowbottom hastily curled a shot from an angle before Richard Royston could reach the ball.

Chad Godfrey did his best yet he couldn't reach it ... Robin Rowbottom scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Porirua city 1 - 0 Takapuna county

21'

Gasby Breddy played a pinpoint pass to Kit Witherspoon, Kit Witherspoon picked up on the ball before William Newell could cut it out.

Kit Witherspoon tried to curl one in from medium range. Blaine Butts approached too late to block it.

Kit Witherspoon left Chad Godfrey with a simple save.

22'

Forest Brighton twisted past Guy Counter.

Forest Brighton played a lovely ball for Robin Rowbottom, Deacon Murray couldn't cut it.

Robin Rowbottom hit the ball forward to Gasby Breddy, Deforrest Freecream tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Gasby Breddy lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Richard Royston approached too late to block it.

Chad Godfrey turned the ball behind.

23'

Woodrow Merricks tried his luck from 30 yards but the shot was charged down by Hector Freeman.

26'

Hector Freeman swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

27'

Gasby Breddy shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards but Blaine Butts hoofed the ball clear.

28'

That was a trademark freekick from Blaine Butts. Mick Eads was rooted to the spot. ... GOAL!!!

Porirua city 1 - 1 Takapuna county

30'

Deacon Murray played the ball to Guy Counter's feet, Guy Counter trapped the ball nicely before Simon Sappington could cut it out.

Guy Counter tried to get onto the pass but Forest Brighton coolly intercepted the pass.

32'

Guy Counter made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Simon Sappington.

34'

Kit Witherspoon easily got past the challenge of Woodrow Merricks.

Kit Witherspoon tried to cross into the box but Sam Clarke showed great composure in intercepted the ball.

36'

The referee showed Diggory Halker a yellow card.

Forest Brighton passed the ball perfectly past Guy Counter to Simon Sappington.

Simon Sappington twisted past Deacon Murray.

Simon Sappington attempted to lob the ball goalwards but Deforrest Freecream removed the danger.

37'

Deacon Murray tried to lift the ball forward but The ball bounced off Simon Sappington.

38'

Deacon Murray had shrugged off the challenge of Simon Sappington and tried a long range effort.

Deacon Murray's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... It looked a certain goal, he really should have hit the back of the net.

39'

Richard Royston blocked Grant Germen before Grant Germen tried to pass the ball.

40'

Deforrest Freecream tried to get onto the pass but Kit Witherspoon intercepted the pass.

42'

Pass by Kit Witherspoon to Hector Freeman, Hector Freeman picked up on the ball before Woodrow Merricks could intercept.

Hector Freeman squared the ball, Sam Clarke couldn't cut it.

Grant Germen moved onto the ball and immediately fired in a shot but Deforrest Freecream blocked the shot.

43'

Kit Witherspoon took the play over the halfway line,Sam Clarke missed his interception.

Robin Rowbottom tried to head the ball upfield but Deforrest Freecream got across to charge down the header.

44'

The referee showed Blaine Butts a yellow card.

45'

Gasby Breddy stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from William Newell.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Porirua city had 54% possession in the match, while Takapuna county had 46%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Simon Sappington turned on the ball to leave Guy Counter standing.

Simon Sappington stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Deacon Murray.

48'

Forest Brighton tried to hit a long ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Guy Counter.

49'

Woodrow Merricks took the ball out of his own half,Hector Freeman failed to reach the ball.

Guy Counter got ahead of Triston Hawkins to win the ball, then had a header for a goal.

But Guy Counter sent the ball well over the bar ... It was an epic miss.

50'

Diggory Halker flicked the ball over Deacon Murray's head !.

Diggory Halker tried to take the ball past Guy Counter but failed.

51'

Deacon Murray fed the ball forward to Guy Counter, Forest Brighton couldn't reach it.

Simon Sappington blocked Guy Counter before Guy Counter attempted to fire off a shot from medium range.

52'

Kit Witherspoon made a good pass to Hector Freeman, Hector Freeman picked up on the ball before Alex Counter could reach it.

Hector Freeman got the float cross in from the wing, Woodrow Merricks couldn't cut it.

Grant Germen got up above Richard Royston, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Grant Germen got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

53'

Guy Counter tried his luck from 30 yards but the shot was charged down by Simon Sappington.

54'

Gasby Breddy tried to knock a long ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from William Newell.

55'

Diggory Halker took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

56'

William Newell tried to lob the ball forward but Gasby Breddy intercepted but couldn't control.

58'

Grant Germen's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

61'

Gasby Breddy lobbed the ball into the penalty area towards Grant Germen, Grant Germen controlled the ball when bringing it down before William Newell could cut it out.

Grant Germen found a chance to score but Richard Royston went in with a successful block tackle on him.

62'

Guy Counter was outmuscled by Forest Brighton.

Forest Brighton tried to dart past Deacon Murray but his possession is lost through a tackle by Deacon Murray.

65'

Forest Brighton passed it long to Grant Germen, Grant Germen trapped the ball nicely before Guy Counter could cut it out.

Grant Germen made space for himself and struck it. Richard Royston failed to charge down the shot.

Denied by Chad Godfrey.

67'

Blaine Butts took the ball past Christopher Van.

Blaine Butts crossed the ball high into the box, Gasby Breddy missed his interception.

Lucius Edison jumped above Diggory Halker, then nodded the ball forward.

Richard Royston hit a hopeful looking shot but Triston Hawkins cleared the ball.

68'

Blaine Butts took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

71'

Guy Counter played a wonderful ball for Deacon Murray, Deacon Murray trapped the ball nicely before Simon Sappington could reach it.

Deacon Murray passed the ball to Alex Counter, Alex Counter took possession of the ball before Forest Brighton could intercept.

Alex Counter shot with a bicycle kick but Triston Hawkins charged down the shot.

72'

Blaine Butts tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Gasby Breddy.

73'

Deacon Murray played the ball to Guy Counter's feet, Guy Counter latched onto the ball before Simon Sappington could intercept.

Guy Counter tried to dribble past Forest Brighton but Guy Counter lost the ball to Forest Brighton's block tackle.

75'

Forest Brighton turned with the ball past Guy Counter.

Forest Brighton directed the ball nicely to Robin Rowbottom, Robin Rowbottom trapped the ball nicely before Deacon Murray could intercept.

Robin Rowbottom looked certain to score but Richard Royston made an crucial challenge!.

76'

Kit Witherspoon moved the ball forward for Hector Freeman, Woodrow Merricks failed to reach the ball.

Hector Freeman played the ball to Kit Witherspoon's feet, Kit Witherspoon latched onto the ball before Sam Clarke could cut it out.

Kit Witherspoon tried to cross into the box but he misjudged the cross as he was under pressure from Woodrow Merricks.

77'

Blaine Butts attempted to chip the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Christopher Van.

81'

The referee showed Hector Freeman a yellow card.

82'

Poor corner kick delivered by Forest Brighton that went straight to the opposition.

83'

Deacon Murray played a pinpoint pass to Deforrest Freecream, Deforrest Freecream picked up on the ball before Simon Sappington could intercept.

Deforrest Freecream directed the ball nicely to Deacon Murray, Forest Brighton failed to reach the ball.

Deacon Murray moved the ball forward for Blaine Butts, the ball was picked up by Blaine Butts before Diggory Halker could intercept.

Blaine Butts struck it!. Triston Hawkins didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But it went over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

86'

Christopher Van attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Woodrow Merricks.

87'

Kit Witherspoon passed it high to Forest Brighton, Woodrow Merricks failed to intercept the pass.

Forest Brighton had an effort at goal but the shot was blocked by Deforrest Freecream.

88'

Woodrow Merricks tried to pass it long to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Hector Freeman.

91'

Deacon Murray tried to play a long ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Simon Sappington.

92'

Deacon Murray bent it past Simon Sappington from long range.

It went just wide by Deacon Murray ... He should have done a lot better with that chance.

93'

Blaine Butts tried to lift the ball forward but Christopher Van intercepted but couldn't control.

94'

Gasby Breddy had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Guy Counter failed to block the shot.

But Gasby Breddy put it wide of the goal ... He held his head in his hands.

End Match Porirua city 1 - 1 Takapuna county